Undergraduate CUR-CME309-2020

Construction Contracts and Law

Previously CUR-CME108-2020

Build a solid understanding of the legal landscape and laws affecting construction projects in Australia. Study ways to negotiate and manage contracts and get tips from industry case studies. Learn techniques to identify risks and resolve disputes.

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$1,190 $1,440

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

01 Jun 2020
30 Nov 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

demonstrate how the critical elements of the Australian legal system are applied with particular reference to the construction industry
examine and explain concepts of the law of contract and tort to construction industry case studies
evaluate alternative legal dispute resolution options on construction projects.

Topics covered

- Introduction, Terminology and Legal Searches
- Australian Law
- Acts Relating to Construction
- Introduction to Contracts
- The Essential Elements of a Contract
- Terms of a Contract
- Misrepresentation, Mistake, Undue Influence and Duress
- Termination of Remedies of Contract
- Negligence and Nuisance
- Property Law
- Tenders and Dispute Resolution

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-CME108-Construction Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as CME108 Construction Law.

This subject introduces students to sources of law affecting building projects including the judicial system, common law and statute law, contract law and torts and dispute resolution.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Report (20%)
Case Study (35%)
eTest (45%)

Textbooks

Current study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

An Introduction to the Law of Contract, 9th ed.

Graw, Stephen

ISBN 9780455239897

Required

Next study term (29 Nov 20 to 28 Feb 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.